The current members are Masatoshi "Sho" Ono (vocals), Syu (guitar), Taka who replaced Yu-To in 2009 (bass), YUHKI (keyboard) and JUNICHI (drums.) Veterans of the heavy metal scene, they set to work assembling a band. Syu, known as guitarist for the indie heavy metal bands Valkyr, Animetal and SPINALCORD, where he also served as lead vocalist, and vocalist YAMA-B, who worked with bands Gunbridge and Rekion, originally were joined by keyboardist A (of Valkyr) and drummer Toshihiro Yui (Formerly of Honey Quest and Cemetary.) They soon were to recruit keyboardist Yuhki, of Ark Storm, and drummer Junichi Satoh. After Tsui left in 2006, they recruited yu-to of DELUHI. They were signed to VAP Records. Syu writes music for the band and contributed his deep, roaring vocals, while lead vocalist Yama-B contributes the songwriting, with lyrics and song titles in English. Galneryus has a dress style that borders on the style of visual kei, with medievally styled and leather dress, toting instruments with coloration to match,although recently they have set for a more casual style.
Galneryus' first album was the Rock opera styled Flag of Punishment. Through a few loosely tied songs, this album seems to tell the story of a revolution to gain freedom, and its victories and losses. The second album, Advance to the Fall seems to be more of a straightforward album, which doesn't tell a specific story, but rather tells a collection of smaller stories for the sake of standalone pieces. Cover art for both albums is that of Yoshitaka Amano, artist for the Final Fantasy series of video games.
In 2008, Vocalist YAMA-B left the band due to creative differences. Masatoshi Ono has been announced as the replacement.
Other former temporary members are Yoshinori Kataoka (keyboards), Yusuke (bass)
Official website: http://galneryusyumacher.com/
Official Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/galneryusworld
Mixi: http://mixi.jp/view_community.pl?id=3971476
departure!
Galneryus Lyrics
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The bravery, you feel it glows inside
Now you see the dawn, it's departure time
You can fly out now!
You might feel lonely
But, you are not the only
You will see the leading light
Filled with the tender
Truly gentle and splendor
Living in this world is filled with wonder
You can smile again
Basking in the sun
You can fly away
It is the time for you now to raise and blaze up bright and shine
Standing on the ground with proudful eyes
The bravery, you feel it glows inside
Now you see the dawn, it's departure time
You can fly out now! (You can smile!)
It's never been too late to start up anything you trust
Never surrender, stand up again!
You'll keep on fighting
Knowing there is no ending
You will find the meanings
Answers to all of the things
You just try again
Passing through the dark
You just go away
There is the future, waiting for you to reach out, it's bright and shine
Fly through this infinite blue skies
Go and across this grand blue seas
Goddess might blow a kiss to you
Don't you lose a chance (you can try!)
The world never been seen is right there, waiting for you
No need to be afraid fly away
Standing on the ground with proudful eyes
The bravery, you feel it glows inside
Now you see the dawn, it's departure time
You can fly out now! (You can smile!)
The endless quest is out there for you, why not take your chance
A chance to break through your boredom days
Let tears roll down and cry if you want
Tears shed will change to your strength
See and feel, your wings are glowing now
To the skies, fly high! (You can smile!)
There is an end to your sorrow and pain you can overcome
You will be stronger day by day
Standing on the ground with proudful eyes
The bravery, you feel it glows inside
Now you see the dawn, it's departure time
You can fly out now! (You can smile!)
It's never been too late to start up anything you trust
Wherever you go (you can try!)
Whatever you do (you can try!)
Never surrender, stand up again!
The lyrics of "Departure!" by Galneryus encourage listeners to not give up on their dreams and to keep trying. The song begins with the lines "Walk on the earth, and you will awaken with the smile of an angel, who will take you away." The lyrics are empowering for someone who feels alone, reminding them that they were brought into the world for a reason and that there is always someone watching over them. The song continues with a message that there is no such thing as being too late to start something new, and that one can always keep trying until they make it. There is a call to adventure, to step out of one's comfort zone and explore the world, with the reassurance that the world is waiting for them to shine.
The song's overarching theme is one of hope, gratitude, and courage. It is a reminder to listeners that even when things get tough, there is always a way to push through and move forward. The lyrics contain a lot of metaphors like angels, the earth, sky and sea, that highlight the beauty and wonder of the world we live in. The song ends on a high note, encouraging people to keep trying and aim for the impossible.
Line by Line Meaning
大地を踏みしめて
Step on the ground
君は目覚めていく
As you awaken
天使の微笑みで 連れ出して!
With an angel's smile, take me away!
孤独でも 一人じゃないさ
You're not alone, even if you're lonely
生まれてきたことに
There is a meaning for being born
必ず意味がある
It always has a meaning
優しさに 満ち溢れてる
Full of kindness
青い地球(ほし)にありがとう
Thank you for this blue planet
You can smile again
You can smile again
太陽浴びて
Basking in the sun
You can fly away
You can fly away
世界は君の 輝きを待ってる
The world is waiting for your shine
天使の微笑みで 連れ出して!
With an angel's smile, take me away!
(you can smile!)
(You can smile!)
"始まり"はいつでも遅くないさ
"Beginning" is never too late
何度でも立ち上がれ!
Always stand up no matter how many times!
最後まで あきらめないさ
Never give up until the end
やり続けることに 必ず意味がある
Keep going, it always has meaning
You just try again
Just keep trying again
闇を抜けて
Break through the darkness
You just go away
Just go, leave behind
未来はいつも 僕たちを待ってる
The future is always waiting for us
大空駆けぬけて 海原越えて行け
Run through the vast sky, cross over the seas
天使の投げキッス 捕まえて!
Catch the angel's thrown kiss!
(you can try!)
(You can try!)
まだ誰も見たことない世界へ
To a world nobody has seen before
飛び出そう明日
Let's jump out into tomorrow
"始まり"はいつでも遅くないさ
"Beginning" is never too late
何度でも! (you can try!)
No matter how many times! (You can try!)
大地を踏みしめて
Step on the ground
君は目覚めていく
As you awaken
天使の微笑みで 連れ出して!
With an angel's smile, take me away!
(you can smile!)
(You can smile!)
終わらない冒険に出掛けよう
Let's embark on an endless adventure
いつまでも どこまでも
Forever and ever, anywhere
流れ落ちる涙 勇気に変えていく
Change tears that flow down into courage
天使の羽広げ 舞い上がれ!
Spread the angel's wings and soar!
(you can fly!)
(You can fly!)
悲しみも痛みも包みこんで
Embrace sadness and pain
強くなれ明日
Become stronger for tomorrow
大地を踏みしめて
Step on the ground
君は目覚めていく
As you awaken
天使の微笑みで 連れ出して!
With an angel's smile, take me away!
(you can smile!)
(You can smile!)
"始まり"はいつでも遅くないさ
"Beginning" is never too late
何度でも! (you can try!)
No matter how many times! (You can try!)
何度でも! (you can try!)
No matter how many times! (You can try!)
何度でも立ち上がれ!
Always stand up no matter how many times!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Hitoshi Haba, Team Hunter
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